I used to bathe Auster every month when she was on Nutro (or similar, switched around for variety). It's okay as long as you use a special non-drying shampoo (allergroom, Kenic etc.). I used baby shampoo when she was really smelly.
Now that Auster is on California Natural and home made she gets bathed about 4 times a year. Most of those are because she rolls in something nasty.
"Dog breeding must always be done by a dog lover, it can not be a profession." -Max v Stephanitz
I bathe my dogs every week 4 times per month and 48 time per year and they love water only shampoo them once a month.
Shall I make bathing less or stick to it I'm from a hot climate no 4 seasons. only rain and sun year through
It all comes down to good grooming and hygiene. In my experience, it will not harm your dog to bathe frequently, it may dry out the coat and skin or create skin conditions if the dog doesn't get to dry properly.
Don't use harsh shampoos and make sure he gets a balanced diet with good oils (like Salmon). My climate is similiar to Maxlee, hot and lots of water. And because my one working dog is exposed to unsavory conditions from time to time, I prefer to bathe him after a job.
I just met a lady who has never bathed her GSD (9 years), just brushed him (indoor dog however). He had a nice coat and no odor, so....proper grooming and hygiene! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
I owned a grooming shop for years and the advise I always give is: if the dog looks dirty with a dull coat, or has an odor...it needs a bath. There is no hard and fast rule as to how many times a year or month a dog should or shouldn't be bathed. The grooming procedure for the coat on a GSD should be: 1. COMB it first using a metal comb, and then brush after that. 2. Throughly wet the coat and then use a good quality DOG shampoo. Condition, if you desire, then, rinse, rinse, and rinse some more. No trace of soap should be allowed to remain on the skin. Use as many towels as it takes for drying,(a lot) and do not allow the dog outside in cool weather until it is throughly dry. Once it is dry, comb and brush again. This is the simplified grooming version since I am assuming you do not have eqiupment to blow the water off the coat, dryers, and so forth. Hope this helps you.
I was always taught, when bathing horses, to add some apple cider vinegar to the rinse water...it's supposed to eliminate any soap residue, which will irritate the coat. I think about 1/4 cup of vinegar per gallon of water was the ratio. I always use it when bathing the dogs, it works great.
Someone should start a thread on the uses of vinegear, lol, it seems to be great for everything!
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